{"product_id":"empyrium-where-at-night-the-wood-grouse-plays-digipack-cd","title":"Empyrium - Where at Night the Wood Grouse Plays [Digipack CD]","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat a gem of an album… “Where at Night the Wood Grouse Plays”, the impressive third full-length by German duo Empyrium, represents one of the most significant shifts in their trajectory, almost entirely abandoning the metallic elements of their first two works to venture into a purely acoustic, intimate and deeply evocative realm, thus marking the beginning of their neofolk phase built upon acoustic guitars, flute and minimalist arrangements that reinforce a pastoral and melancholic atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFar removed from the doom-laden density of “Songs of Moors \u0026amp; Misty Fields”, the duo here embraces more restrained and organic compositions, where Thomas Helm’s clean, operatic voice takes on a central role, supported by simple yet deeply emotional structures. Widely regarded as one of the key references within contemporary dark folk, the album builds a sonic universe that evokes forests, solitude and an almost spiritual connection with nature, establishing Empyrium as one of the most singular and refined acts within the European scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis limited digipack edition includes the bonus track “Many Moons Ago...”, recorded live in 2012, as well as an extended booklet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prophecy Productions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57689705480540,"sku":"COW001983","price":13.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/3069\/6028\/files\/7260.jpg?v=1779209526","url":"https:\/\/darkwoods.eu\/products\/empyrium-where-at-night-the-wood-grouse-plays-digipack-cd","provider":"Darkwoods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}